I've found that if you remove the upper part from the base first, the pin that it rocks on is a carriage bolt threaded at the end and held with a small hex nut, then it's pretty easy to remove or reinstall the base. (It helps not to be too tall)
Original Message:
Sent: 12-09-2025 01:04
From: Peter Stevenson
Subject: Trap Lever Repair
I have run across this a couple times on Yamaha P22s. One time I ended up replacing it from Yamaha, and one time I successfully put in bolts through the rod. The hardest part was just accessing the area, as there is very little room to work.
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Peter Stevenson RPT
P.S. Piano Service
Prince George BC
(250) 562-5358
ps@pspianos.com
Original Message:
Sent: 12-08-2025 23:56
From: Steven Rosenthal
Subject: Trap Lever Repair
I've never had much luck with epoxy on something like that. If it's a Yamaha, I'd try to get a replacement. Otherwise I'd probably try to through-bolt it.
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Steven Rosenthal RPT
Honolulu HI
(808) 521-7129
Original Message:
Sent: 12-08-2025 20:12
From: Barbara Bernhardt
Subject: Trap Lever Repair
This is the sustain pedal trap lever. The failure is in the spot welds that hold the pivot assembly to the trap lever.
I will use a steel-reinforced epoxy (like JB-Weld Cold Weld) unless someone has another suggestion that is tried and true.
Original Message:
Sent: 12/8/2025 7:40:00 PM
From: Steven Rosenthal
Subject: RE: Trap Lever Repair
Barb, what exactly is the problem? Is this a middle pedal that goes down and shifts to the left to lock? Did the screw it pivots on break?
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Steven Rosenthal RPT
Honolulu HI
(808) 521-7129
Original Message:
Sent: 12-08-2025 19:11
From: Barbara Bernhardt
Subject: Trap Lever Repair
Greetings All -
What is your favorite repair method for a trap lever pivot detachment as shown in the attached photo?
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Barb Bernhardt
GF Music Piano Tuning & Repair
Montrose, Colorado
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